Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $435,020 in federal funds to Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). This funding, awarded through the National Institute of Justice’s Investigator-Initiated Research and Evaluation on Firearm Violence grant program, will be used to map the networks of gang violence in New Jersey and investigate the role of firearm violence… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—This week, the United States is celebrating its longstanding history of supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship through National Small Business Week. To mark the occasion, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) pays tribute to the vital role that small businesses in serving the American economy. “I stand with small businesses in South Texas and across the county as… Read more »

Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $59,004 in federal funding for City of Laredo’s Police Department. These funds, allocated through the Department of Justice’s Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG), will be used to ensure our law enforcement has the tools, programs, personnel and resources necessary to protect and serve the region. “When it comes to the safety of… Read more »

Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to extend the limitation of non-essential travel at land ports of entry on the U.S.-Mexico border through October 21st. This announcement comes days after the U.S. State Department decided to lower its travel advisory for Mexico to a Level 3… Read more »

Mission, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) delivered $3 million in federal funding to Mission Economic Development Corporation (EDC). These funds, awarded through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), will help develop and enhance Shary Village Industrial Park with the construction of water and sewer improvements - creating close to 300 jobs, attracting private… Read more »

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding U.S. State Department’s decision to lower its travel advisory for Mexico to a Level 3 ‘Reconsider Travel’ from its highest possible Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’. Read the State Department’s advisory here. This travel advisory comes days before Mexico’s foreign ministry requested from the Department of… Read more »

Washington, D.C.— Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement regarding the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month: “Each year from September 15th to October 15th, we come together as a nation to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and honor the history, culture, and contributions of the Hispanic community. From advancing the arts and sciences, to serving in our Armed Forces,… Read more »

Mission, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $3,836,793 in federal funds for Mission and Hidalgo County’s coordinated response to COVID-19 and the economic and housing impacts caused by it. These funds were awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. “It is critical that our local officials, and the… Read more »

Laredo, TX—Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,165,528 in federal funds for the City of Laredo’s coordinated response to COVID-19 and the economic and housing impacts caused by it. These funds were awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. “It is critical that our local officials, and the communities… Read more »

Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $291,264 in federal funding to Gateway Community Health Center. These funds, awarded through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Health Center Cluster Program and the Quality Improvement Awards these funds will help Gateway Community provide critical health care services to communities in Zapata and Webb… Read more »